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A) Controls; their Position and Operation . . .-

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B) Fuel and lubrication

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E) Electrical Installation . . . . . . . . i ,
F) Practical advice . . . . . . . . . . ,I.
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SUMMARY OF CONTENTS
A) Controls: . A 1) Petrol-tap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 A 2) Tickler on carburetter float chamber . . . . . 8
A 3) Twist grip throttle control . . . . . . . . . . . 9 A 4) Air control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 A 5) Ignition and lighting switches . . . . . . . . . 13 A 6) Kick-Starter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 A 7) Exhaust. or decompressioii lever . . . . . . . 15 A 8) Clutch lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 A 9) Foot control gear Change . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 A10) Hand control gear Change . . . . . . . . . . . 19 A l l ) Foot brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 A12) Hand brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 A 13) Steering damper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 A 14) Shock absorbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 A 15) Dimmer switch for head larnp and horn 22 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A16) Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 A 17) Speedometer and mileage indicator . . . . . . 23 A 18) Adjustable knee-grips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Running-in a new machine . . . . . . . . . . 24 Starting-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 How to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 How to stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 How to repair a punctured tyre . . . . . . . . 26 What to do in Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
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B) Fuel. lubrication. electrical equipment, etc.

B 1) Petrol
B 2) B 3) B 4) B 5 - B 14) B 16) B 17) B18) B 19)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Fuel admixture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Lubricating oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Mixture proportions - oil and petrol . . . . 44

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Lubrication of iransmission parts aiid frame 44 Sparking plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Tyres - air pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Fuses - Lubricating chart . . . . . . . . 45. 46 Petrol filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Sparking plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Decarbonising the engine . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Cleaning the exhaust box (silencer) . . . . . . 51 Ignition and lighting installation . . . . . . . 54 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Clutch and gear box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Adjustment of clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Liibricating the driving cliaiii . . . . . . . . . 59 Care of the chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Care of the frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Fork joint; wheel and steeriiig bearings . . . 66 Rear wheel shock absorber . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Bowden Connections and control levers . . . 67 67 Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
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C) Care and rnaintenance:

C I) C 2) C 3) C 4) C 5) C 6) C 7) C 8) C 9) C 10) C ii) C 12) C13) C 14) C 15) C 16) C17) C 18)

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A f e w practical hints:

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D) Carburetter:

D 1) lmportant points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 D 2) How 10 clean the main jet . . . . . . . . . . . 78 D 3) Slow-running and acceleration of engine unsatisfactory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 1 D 4) Normal factory adjustments . . . . . . . . . . 81
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Al Arrangement of Controls
Before starting out on your first ride, you should make yourself thoroughly familiar with the Position and function of the various control devices. It is essential that right from the start you should know how they operate.

E) Electrical equipment:
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Lighting System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Contact breaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 lgnition adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Coil box.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Fuses.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Head lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Electric horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

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Petrol-tap
Before starting, turn on the petrol. The normal driving position is with the tap pointing down. With the tap in this position, the engine will run until the fuel supply is exhausted. Then turn the tap further to the right (horizontal Position). This connects the reserve fuel supply, sufficient to Cover about 12 miles. At the end of a run o r when stopping for any length of time, the Petrol-tap should be closed by turning it to left into itc horizontal Position.

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F) Dractical advice:

F 1) The engine fails to Start-up . . . . . . . . . . . 90 F 2) The engine does not run smoothly . . . . . . 92 F 3) What does the sparking-plug tell us? . . . . . 94 F 4) The engine stops suddenly . . . . . . . . . . . 96 F 5) A few words on fuel consumption . . . . . . 96 F 6 ) The charging control light does not switch Off after starting-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 F 7) Main fuse blows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 F 8) The head lamp does not burn . . . . . . . . . 98 Precautions against theft . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 DKW-accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Working of the DKW-two-stroke engine . 102 Cpecifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Annex.
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Fig. 1. Petrol-tap arid filter an After filling petrol into the tank do not forget to turn the tap from its NZ 250 reserve-Position (right) into the normal driving position (down), to be Sure to have a fuel reserve supply, when required.

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Tickler on carburetter float chamber To start up a cold engine, depress the tickler

on the top of the float chamber until petrol overflows through the air port in the centre of the charnber Cover. This is not necessary when the engine is warm.

1A3)Twist grip throttle control

To Open the throttle, turn the twist grip to the left; to close, turn to the right. The more the

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3 = Reserve. 3 a = Off. 3 b = on. 2 = To unscrew filter screen, turn to ihe left. 1 = To unscrew filter cap, turn to the left.

grip is turned to the left, the more fully the throttle is opened, thereby increasing the supply of gas to the cylinder and accelerating the Speed in proportion. When starting up the
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engine, the grip should be given a turn of about one-fifth.

U s e of throttle
As the machine gathers speed the throttle should be opened gradually by means of the twist grip. A hill should be taken with the throttle fully Open and, as the engine begins to slow down, the throttle should be shut Off slightly; it will then be found that the engine will pul1 better. When changing down to 3 r d o r 2 n d Speeds, more gas can be given. For normal travelling it is recommended that the twist grip be given

a turn of between two-thirds and three-quarters; ihe most favourable adjustment can be ascertained by "feeling". A speed alrnost equal fo that obtainable with a fully Open throttle can be attained by proper adjustment, with a resultant economy of fuel.

jA4( Air Control

The mixture of petrol and air supplied to the cylinder of the engine is controlled by means of the air control lever.
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Fig. 4. Twist grip and air control lever.

1 = Air control open. 2 = Gas. 2 a
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the control lever should be fully opened. Shortly after the engine has started running, the lever should be put into the normal Position, i. e. fully open. In case of a short, but lieavy, call being made upon the engine, as, for example, at the top of a hill climb, o r when accelerating after slowing down at a Corner, the air control lever should be closed for a short Iv space in Order to enrich the mixture; otherwise the lever should always be fully Open when t ravel I i n g. Should it be found that the results are better when the lever is half open, this is a sign

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lgnition and iighting switchec

To switch on the ignition, remove Cover, insert key crosswise and turn to the right. The lighting of the red Signal lamp indicates that the ignition is switched On. Operation of iighting switch: Position 0 = Daylight Position 1 = Parking iights Position 2 = Main head light. In Position 1 the key can be removed. When the key is withdrawn, the switch is iocked and cannot be operated unti! the key is again inserted. In Position 2 the key cannot be withdrawn. It is therefore impossible 10 leave the machine with the main head lamp burning by mistake. Dimming is effected by means of Contro! A 15.

Kick-Starter The engine is started up by stepping sharplj on the kick-Starter. it ic advisable to push the
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shouid be pushed forward o r backward in gear and then placed in neutral again. If the engine does not start up, refer to the Chapter Practical Advice.

Exhaust, or decornpression By Operating the exhaust o r compression release lever, a valve in the cylinder head is opened; this reduces the pressure in the cylinder and facilitates the starting-up of the engine. The lever should, of Course, not be moved during the Operation of the kick-Starter, otherwise the engine will not Start-up; it should be allowed to drop halfway. The lever should not be operated when the engine is running. Clutch The clutch should only be used for starting and for gear changing. By pulling the lever towards the driver the power transmission between engine and gear box is disconnected. Operation of Clutch: When the engine is running, the clutch lever should be pulled right back towards the rider and the Change speed lever placed into first gear Position. The clutch should then be released gently and the throttle opened gradually at the Same time by means of the twist grip; contact will then be
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established be!ween the engine and the back wheel and the machine will begin to move slowly. The lever should not be released suddenly otherwise the start will be a jerky one, or, if insufficient gas has been given, the engine will Choke. After travelling for about 5-1 0 yards the clutch lever should again be drawn back after closing the throttle, and the Change Speed lever placed in second gear; then gradually let in the clutch once more and Open the throttle. The Operation is repeated when changing to third and top gearc. Do not attempt to avoid chaiging down when negotiating the top of a hill climb by allowing the clutch to Slip, as this wears out the clutch. Change down as soon as the engine Shows cigns of overstrain. The clutch hand lever should have a play of about one-tenth of an inch. Paragraph C 9 deals with the adjustment of the clutch.

4th to 3 r d gear 3 r d to 2 n d gear 2 n d to 1 s t gear Thus: To Change iip To Change down

step on pedal step on pedal step on pedal = raice pedal = step on pedal.
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When the engine has started-up and is running in neutral, the clutch lever (A 8) should be drawn right back and the clutch foot control pressed down with the ball of the foot. 1st gear can then be easily engaged. If there is any difficulty, d o not use force; just push the machine backward o r forward about a foot and it will then be found that the gear will engage noiselessly and with ease. The clutch lever should then be released and, as the machine gathers Speed, the gears changed successively u p to top - the normal Speed for touring in Open country - as described in A 8.

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(A9/ Foot control gear Change

Gears are changed by Operating this control pedal. To Change from Neutral into Ist gear = step on pedal 1 st to 2 n d gear = raise pedal = raise pedal 2 n d to 3 r d gear = raise pedal 3 r d to 4 t h gear

Changing down
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frnportant! To Change down, for example, from top to

3 r d Speed, the correct procedure is as follows: close throttle slightly, declutch and depress foot lever till the next lower gear engages, Slip in clutch and accelerate. The difference between changing up to a higher Speed and changing down to a lower Speed lies in the fact that in the former case (changing up) the throttle is completely closed whereas in the latter case (changing down) it is not quite closed owing to lhe fact that the engine is travelling at a higher Speed and rriust therefore be accelerated during the Change.

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Hand control gear Change The DKW Motor Cycle is also fitted with a
hand control lever for gear changing. When using the foot lever, it is always possible 10 see which gear is engaged, o r whether the machine is in neutral from the position of the hand lever. The advantage of a duplication of gear changes is that there is a choice of methods available to the rider according to circumstances; he a Change gears either with hand o r n
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Fig. 7. Foot control gear Change.

I = In Order 10 Change up, raise pedal.
2 = I n Order to Change down, step on pcdal.

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foot. As the throttle must be operated by hand when changing, it is in itself an advantage to be able to Change gears with the foot; after short practice the rider will quickly appreciate the tact that gear changing with the foot is the correct and most practical method. When using the hand lever, care should be taken to See that the lever is pushed inwards towards the tank so as to avoid missing the desired gear and ensure connecting with the next highest Speed.

Foot brake
This is located on the right hand side of the machine and can easily be reached with the ball of the foot without it being necessary for the foot to leave the rest. The Position of the foot brake can be adjusted to suit lhe rider by means of a screw.
Hand brake

This brake operates on the front wheel. When descending a long incline it should be used to assist and relieve the foot brake by alternate application. If it is necessary to piill up suddenly, both brakes may be applied simultaneously, but not too sharply, as the wheels are liable to jam if the lever is pulled back suddenly the full distance. A locked wheel is likely to result in skidding. The best braking effect is obtained by a firm but gradual application and not by a sudden jerk.

Steering damper
Wobbling of the front wheel, particularly in travelling over bad roads, niay be counteracted by appropriate adjustment 10 the steering damper device. After a little experience the rider will be able to make the most favourable adjustment

Fig. 8. Foot brake.

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to suit hirnself. Rigid adjustrnent is obtained by turning the knob to the right; to slackenOff turn in the opposite direction.

rneans of the luggage Carrier, the foot being pushed against the Cross-bar of the rest. A lubricating nipple will be foiind on the axis of the stand.

Shock absorbers for front fork

The front wheel fork is fitted with shock absorbers to counteract excessive springing when taking a succession of bumps. The shock absorber is regulated by turning the screw forward to tighten up, or backward, to slacken Off, as desired. Tight screwing should be avoided as this unnecessarily retards the function of the sprin gs.

Speedometer and mileage indicator These are instailed in the direct line of sight of the rider. The face, which is iarge and easily read, is indirectly illurninated for night riding.
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desired direction. The horn is operated by means of a press stud conveniently placed for use.

knee grips The rubber knee grips on the side of the fuel tank are adjustable to the comfort of the rider by rneans of two nuts.

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Stand
The rnachine can be placed on the stand without difficuity and bodily exertion if the rider does not atternpt to iift the full weight on to the sfand. The stand should be pressed down on to the ground with the left foot and the rnachine pulled backwards (not upwards) by
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R u n n i n g i n a n e w machine
A careful study of this section will save you trouble and expense! As in the case of all motor vehicles, Speed limits must be observed during the first 1,200 miles.

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250 and 350 cc 1 st. gear 2nd. gear 3rd. gear 250 cc. top gear 350 cc. top gear

Speed limits
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In the early Stages of running-in a new engine slow travelling on top gear should be avoided; for town riding the 3 r d Speed should be used. To help the rider in keeping the Speed within the prescribed limitc, the carburetter is throttled down by means of a pin which is removed by the DKW dealer when the running-in mileage has been completed. You should ask your DKW dealer for a DKW Servicing Card and take your cycle to him for inspection when the specified mileage has been completed.
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A) Controls

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1. Turn on Petrol-tap A l 2. Fiood float-chamber by Operating the tickler A2 3. Set the throttle by means of the .twist grip and the air control lever in the starting-up Position A3, A 4 4. Switch on ignition A5 5. Operate the kickctarter A 6. If after Operating the kickstarter severai times the engine fails to Start-up, refer to the chapter Practical Advice on page 90. Then proceed to operate gears and ciutch as described in A 8, 9 and 10.

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Stopping To save the engine from unnecessary wear, close the throttle and put the gear in neutral before the machine Comes to a standstill Switch Off the ignition and turn Off the petrol supply. Before leaving the machine on the stand, look to see that it is standing onsa firm surface. You should get into the habit of removing the ignition key when leaving your motor cycle. This is not only a police regulation but also automatically ensures that the ignition is switched

means of the 22 mm spanner which will be found in the tool bag. The wheel is then free and can then be lifted out without difficuliy.

Unscrew ihe axle nut on the left side (looking towards the front of the machine) with the 22 m m spanner provided. After about 5 or 7 turns the axle spindle will beconie free and

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Removing the front wheel; disconnecting the mileage indicator cable.

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Removing the back wheel

Loosen the two screws which hold the end section of the mud guard in Position. Raise mud guard as shown in illustration (Fig. 12).

Fig. 12. Removing the back wheel.

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To loosen turn screw to left.

2 = Raisc end of mudguard and Support with strut. 3 = Unscrew spindlc rith left hand turn.

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Fig. 13. Dismounting back wheel; withdrawing the spindle.

I = Unscrcr spindle nut with a left hand turn. 2 = Withdraw spindlc with a left hand turn.

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off scaling boit to left and Ihm riihdraw backwards.

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screw, the otherwise wheel will not run true and unnecessary wear of the tyre and chain will result. It is also important 10 See that the mud guai-d is replaced correctly in its grooved seating.

Removing tyre DKW motor cycles are fitted with deep-bedded rims. Expert knowledge is nol necessary to remove a tyre, but the method differs from that necessary for an ordinary bicyde tyre. I t is useless to attempt to force the tyre rim over the rim of the wheel by means of a lever, screw driver o r similar tool. This will only result in damage to the wire beading and outer Cover. The secret of easily and quickly removing a tyre lies in following these directions. First release all air from the inner tube, using the reverse end of the valve dust cap as a key. Then, commencing at the valve, press the tyre into the base of the rim. This may be done by treading on the tyre.
By pressing the edge of the tyre into the base oi the rim, the tyre on the opposite side expands and the wired edge can, with the help of the levers supplied, easily be pressed over

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A faulty valve
A slow leakage of air from the tyre is gen-

Replacing a Tyre
After repairing a puncture, the inner tube should be pumped up slightly and then replaced incide the outer Cover. The valve is then fitted into the port in the wheel rirn and lightly secured by means of the nut. One rini of the outer Cover having been placed in Position inside the wheel rim, ihe other edge should ihen be pressed over the edge of the wheel with the aid of the tyre levers, commencing at the valve. l h e foot should be used to keep the tyre i n place once it has been pressed over the rim. The last piece can be easily pressed over the rim by depressing the section of the tyre iminediately opposite. Ac when removing the tyre, force should not be used in replacing it. When the tyre has been finally closed over the wlieel rim, care should be taken to see that the valve is in an upright and not in a slanting Position otherwise a leakage in the valve is liable to result later. The tyre should now be pumped u p about one-third full and any kinks removed by bouncing the tyre a few times on the floor. Finally, look to see that the narrow rubber line on the side of the tyre is parallel to the wheel rirn all round. IF it is not, the outer Cover is not seated properly in the wheel rim. The tyre should be punclied and kneaded rintil
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erally the result of a faulty valve. This can be located by removing the dust cap and covering the end of the valve with a little spittle. In the event of there being a leakage, bubbles will form. If there is foiind to be a leak, the valve should be screwed tight by means of the dust cap which also serves as a key. Leakage may also result from a faulty joint between the valve and the inner tube. This can also be stopped by removing the outer Cover and tightening up the valve nut adjoining to the inner tube.
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After a little time the rider will be able to judge the correct pressure, but it is advisable at the

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Special measures to be taken in Winter

When starting in the dark do not switch on the lights until the engine is running.
Fig. 20. Press the outer Cover into the base of the wheei rim with the feet and commencing at the valve, press it over the rim.

Step on the seif-Starter twice to loosen the engine before switching on the ignition; then switch on the ignition. Also declutch twice before starting to loosen the clutch and faciiitate the Operation of ihe gears.
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Before the cold weather Sets in, test the battery to See that the acid does not leak and that the acid is up to the correct ievel. It is also advisable to have the battery charged at a garage.

if the machine is not to be used during the Winter monthc, it should be jacked up so that the wheels are ciear of the ground. Both tyres should be defiated and the battery dismounted and stored in a warm room. It shouid be sent to be charged every six o r eight weeks.

B) Working parts requiring attention

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6) Fuel, lubiication, electrical

equipment, etc.
Petrol We recornrnend the use of only well-known fuel products. If a Petrol-benzol mixtiire which is not necessary for normal running is used, no adjustments should be made to the carburetter or the ignition timing. I t is not advisable to niake frequent changec in the kind of fuel uced. Fuel admixture We suggest that during the running-in period - i. e. for the first 1,200 niiles - Auto-Kollag should be mixed with the petrol in a proportion of 0,3 CU. in. to a full tank of 3 gallonc. Lubricating Oil For engine lubrication use only best- knowii brands of motor oil, having the following approximate specificationc: Specific weight at 6 8 O F . . . . approx. 0.908 Viscocity at 122O F . . . . . . . approx. 12 O E Viscosity at 2 12O F . . . . . . . approx. 2.1 5 O E Flash point (Open) . . . . . . . approx. 428O F Low cold test maximum . . . . approx. - 4OF SAE rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAE 40
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Sparking plugs
The most suitable sparking plugs for DKW motor cycles, Type NZ, are Bosch plugs W 225 T 1, or Beru 2251b 16. Plugs with a low sparking value should not be iised.

Mixture proportions - Oil and Petrol

Oil and peirol should be mixed in certain fixed proportions. A mixture sometimes known as "Petroil", in a proportion of 2 5 : 1, i. e. 5I/z gallons of Petrol to 1% pints of oil should be used, also for the running-in period. For a normal fill up of 2'ir gallons, .an addition OE 25 cubic inches is required.

Tyre pressure
The air pressiire in the iyres should be checked at least twice a monih. For types N Z 250 and NZ 350 the pressures should be maintained as follows: fmporfanf! Front wheel Back wheel Solo. . . . . . . . . . . . 17 20 Ibs. per sq. in. With pillion or side-car . 17 27 Ibs. per sq. in. With pillion and side-car 17 33 Ibs. per sq. in.

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Like the engine, gears, transniission chain, front fork, brake and speedometer drive, must be lubricated periodically in accordance with instructions. Lubrication Points, lubricating material and lubricating periods are clearly indicated in the lubricating chart at the end of this section. Details will also be found under paragraphs C 8, C 10, C 12 and C 14.
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Details concerning the maintenance of the Battery are contained in Paragraph C 7.

Fuses
The fuses for the electrical installation are to be found in the coil box. The main (dynamo) fuse is situated on the underside of the coil box in a screw cap, and the battery fuse is visible when the coil box Cover is rernoved. For further particulars See Paragraph E 5.
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You will find in this section all you require
to know about the necessary care and maintenance work which you yourself will be able to carry out without Special expert knowledge. Many owners will take a personal pride and pleasure in looking after their machines or willingly undertake the work to save time and money. But whether you d o the work yourself or not, it is'essential that it should be carried out. We cannot too strongly emphasize the fact that the reliabie running and value of your machine depends to a large extent upon the work of care and maintenance. There isalso, of Course, certain work, particglarly after lhe machine has been in use for a cerlain length of time, which can only be carried out in recognised DKW Workshops by experienced mechanics. The eye and ear of a DKW expert Sees and hears more than the ordinary rider. When your machine has completed, at the outside, 6,000 rniles, you should take it to a DKW Workshop overhauled. You will receive willing advice as to any work necessary. The gauze filter to the petrol tap must be cleaned after every 1,800 miles. In the case of

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Pressure Grease 600 Shell High Pressure Grease 600 Clutch worm Shell High Pressure Orease 600 Speedometer Shell High drive Pressure Orease 600 Brake key, Shell High front Pressure Grease 600 Brake key, Shell High rear ,Pressure Grease 600 FOObrake lever jhell High Pressure Grease 600 Stand ;heil High Pressure Grease 600 Chain ;hell Chain Grease 600 Cpeedom.spira1 3oldcn Shell 3,000 -ubricating feit ;hell .O cont breaker Ambroleum 3,000

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the N Z 350, remove the guard cap with a 17 mm key and unscrew the nut holding the filter in Position (See Fig. 2). Wash the filter gauze thoroughly with petrol and replace, taking care to see that all parts are screwed firmly in Position. 'In the case of the NZ 250, the petrol feed pipe should be detached from the petrol tap; it can be unscrewed from the tank and the filter washed out. The machine should be tilted over to the right to prevent the petrol in the 'tank from running out.

Air tilter
The carburetter air filter must be cleaned after every 1,200 miles. lt is removed by unscrewing the retaining ccrew with a screw driver and withdrawing the filter to the rear. It should then be thoroughly washed with petrol and dipped in a bath of lubricating oil which ic not too thick; then allow it to drain well. A dirty air filter causes the engine to run irregularly, and give Off fumes; it also increases the fuel consumption.
Fig. 23. Cleaning the Air Filter.
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The sparking plug should be examined after every 1,800 miles and the spark gap between
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Fig. 24. Unscrewing the sparking plug.

1 = To screw in ihe sparking plug.

2 = To iinscrew thc spnrking pliig

the electrodes checked. This should be 0,023 in. ' or approximately the thickness of 3 p6stcards iaid one on top of the other. If the gap is too big, the two outer electrodes should be carefully pressed together until the right clearance has been Set. The centre eiectrode must not be bent. T h e sparking plug should always be firmly ccrewed in Position. A packing ring must always be fixed under the piug. The plug should be replaced by a new one of equal sparking { vaiue after every 6,200 miles. The irregular *
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The clutch r u m in an oil bath. The lubricating material ic fed through the filling opening on the left side of the gear box casing and simultaneously serves the power transmis-

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Lubricating the driving chain

The chain should be greased with Shell-Kettenfett every 600 miles by being laid'in warmed liquid chain grease. It should first be washed in Paraffin oii. After being dipped in chain grease it should be allowed to drain well before being replaced.

The adjustment of the clutch is simple and can I be made without the aid of tools. If the amount of play in the clutch hand lever is greater than i that given under Paragraph A 8 (about l/lo"), i resulting in the clutch not fully disengaging, this can be irnmediately remedied by giving the adjusting cap, shown in Fig. 29, a turn of about one revolution to the right. If the clutch Slips, thus indicating that the adjustment is too fine, turn the nut to the left.
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The chain should neiiher be too tight nor too loose. In either case the chain and tooth crown

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Fig. 31. Adjusting the chain.

1 = Looscn the axle nut 2 = Loosen lhe locking niit
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cycle are everywhere easily accessible, the work can be carried out by the owner. It scarcely takes ten minutes to thorowghly lubricate the machine. A grease gun is included among the tools supplied.

To fill the grease gun

1. Remove Cover. 2. Remove protection cap. 3. Withdraw piston by means of chain. 4. Fill the gun with the prescribed high pressure grease leaving sufficient room for the piston. Shake the gun vigorously wiih the nozzle pointing downwards in Order to expell ail air and allow the grease to settle. 5 . Replace piston by pressing firmly. 6. Replace Cover. In the event of a foreign body having entered the gun and preventing the return valve in the pressure cylinder from functioning, it shouid be removed by unscrewing the nozzle and lifting out the valve spring and ball.

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Brakes
The adjustment of the front and rear wheel brakes can be made in a minute by hand by

means of wing nuts. The regular greasing of the foot h a k e lever and the brake key connections to both wheels is absoluteiy essential for the reiiable Operation of ihe brakes. After conipleting about 3,000 miies, the machine should be taken to a DKW Service Station for ihe brake drum to be opened and cleaned and the release springs and bearings lighily greased with "Sheli High Pressure Grease".
Fig. 32. Adjusiing the front wheel brake.

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bearings is iiriportant i n connection wiih the machine's road holding qualiiies and its reliability. The bearings should therefore be inspected every sis nionths at a DKW Service Station and renewed whenever necessary.

are mounted on rubber rings and should be renewed afier every 5-6,000 miles. They can be removed and replaced without difficulty.

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Connections and control levers

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shock absorber

A shock absorber ic mourited in the back wheel

to iake hard joltc imparted by the poweitransrnission. Shock lugs on the brake driirii

The Bowden Connections should be examined after every 3,000 miles to cee that they have n o sliatp bends o r have not come out of their seatings o r are otherwise damaged. They are also liable in time to fray at the ends. It is better to renew them in good time than to risk a breakdown on the road. All Bowden Connections should be slightly greased at poinlc where they join wiih control levers.

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The regular control of air pressure and of the condition of the iyres is important not only for the life of the tyres but also for the running of the motor-cycle. Damage to surface of tyres can either be repaired with cold vulcanised filling Solution, or (if the damage is extensive) by being sent to a good vulcanising Workshop for repair. Uneven treads (bunips or depressions) should be repaired by an expert i f further damage to lyres is to be avoided
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It is recommended that the motor-cycie should be washed down thoroughly with luke warm water at least twice a month, and then rubbed immediateiy with a soft Cloth. lt should then be sprayed with DKW-Nebelwsche and given a final polish.

Customers Servicing Stations

You are invited to apply to any of the recognised DKW agents if you have difficulties in regard to repairs o r any other questions in connection with your DKW machine. O u r agents are in constant touch with us; they are experienced, have at their disposal mechanics who have been trained in our works schoo!s, have Special tools and testing instruments and use only original DKW spare parts. You can alwayc rely upon quick and expert attention to all Sour requirements.

Side Cars
if a rnachine is to be ridden with a side car it will be necessary to install a smaller driving

pinion in the gear box having two teeth less.

As the comfort of a side-car depends upon it being perfectly fitted, the work should be entrusted to an accredited DKW Workshop.

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Enquiries

Written enquiries should also b e addressed to our recognised agents. In Order to save time a n d ensure personal attention, the following detailc should be given:
1. Type of machine; 2. Frame and engine number; 3 Purchase date; 4. Total mileage compkted; 5. Adjustment o carburetter used; f 6. Condition and adjustment of ignition; 7. Fuel used (Brand-Petrol oc mixture); 8. Lubricating material used (brand and quality); 9. Petroil admixture (proportions); 10. Sparking plug-type and make; 11. Description of face of plug; 12. Date when engine last cleaned; 13. Nature of road used (town or country); 14. Load (Solo, piliion, or with side car); 15. Method of riding; 16. Business; 17 Mechariical condition of engine; 18 Condition o machine. Wheel bearings, brakes, f clutch; 19. Exact fuel consumption; 20 Transmission: Gear Pinion.

C) Care and maintenance

Fig. 36. Side View.

What must I do?

Attention necessary after : Front fork: lubricate. . . . Frame: lubricate ... Chain: grease . , .Clutch worm: lubricate .. Speedorn. connect. Brake key : front . . rcar . .. S;tddle nose . . . Foot brake lever Stand . , . . Tyre pressure check Cparklng plug examine electrode Petrol filter: clean Air filter: clean . Clulch: adjust . Battery - tcst . . Cablec: examiiie Bowden connect. : cxarnine , . Speedomeler connections : grease Sparking ~ilugs: renew . . . . . Ciear box : rcnew grease . Contact breaker : Iiibricating felt: grease . . . . .
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important Points

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Fig. 39. Section of Amal Carburetter.
Fig. 38. Gas and air slide as well as float needle of Amal
1 = Gas slide valvc. 7 = Petrol supply feed. 3 = Tickier. 4 = Float needie. 5 = Float. 6 L Float chamber. 7 = Mixing chamber. 8 = Clamp scie\v l o joint ring. 9 = Throttle check screw. 10 = ldling adjustment screw. 11 = Float needle. 12 = Main jct.
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adjustment is unnecessary and would only resuit in breakdowns. Should you not be satisfied with the working of the jet, i. e. if it functions iistlessiy o r tends to spit back in the carburetter, you should immediately seek the advice of a D KW- Workshop.

7. The main jet can now be removed with a 6,5 mm spanner in the case of an Arnal, or an 8 mrn spanner in the case of Bing and Graeizin carburetters.

How to clean the main j e t

1. Turn off the petrol tap. 2. Using a screw dr;ver, release the air fiiter fastening and remove the air filter by withdrawing it to the rear.

8. The main jet should be cleaned by blowing air through it, not, however, by using a wire or other sharp object. Under no circumstance should an attempt be made to increase the Sire of the jet bore. Every jet bears the maker's name and it is advisable always to use original spare parts.
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4. .Losen the nut on the carburetter flange

10. The jet can now be replaced in its housing , and the float charnber screwed O n . Do not forget the two packing rings.

with a screw driver, or 9 mm spanner.

5. Give the carburetter a siight turn to the side and, using a 17 mm Amal, 14 mrn Graetzin o r 19 mm Bing spanner (as the case may be) unscrew the nut connecting the mixing and float chambers.

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Lighting System
The lighting equipment consists of a 12 pole direct ciirrent dynamo. The armature is of the bell design and also acts as a flywheel. A Special device must be employed to remove the armature from its seating. The pole System is mounted on an aluminium base plate which 1s screwed to the engine casing. The pole System consists of two Star shaped magnetc between which the magnet coil is housed. The main cable connection (white cable = 1 ; black cable = 20) is also attached to the base plate. These two cables should not be confused, otherwise the correct functioning of the lighiing set will be impaired and the regulator destroyed. The lighting installation on all NZ motor-cycles can take a total full load of 75 Watts; the nominal tension is 6 Volts. The iighting Set is protected by a light meta1 cover secured with two screws to the base plate.

aluminiuni base plate. The contact breaker is centred in this bridge and the fixing screws pass through two slots, so that the Position of the contact breaker can be adjusted within certain limits. The gap on the contact breaker should not exceed 0,02". The cam which operates the contact breaker is connected to a centrifugal governor which prevents back firing when the engine is started up.
ignition adjustment

The Performance and wear and tear of the engine depend to a large extent upon the correct adjustment of the ignition timing. The adjustment must be made to the fraction of a millimeter and for this purpose a suitable device is necessary and should be used in conjunction with the adjustment indicator installed above the contact breaker. I t is absolutely useless to attempt to obtain better results by means of advanced ignition; the experience of the makers should be relied upon. As precision in the ignition timing, viz:
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Coil Box
The coil box is installed on the side of tlie battery. It houses the following:
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Fig 43. Contact Breaker.
1 = Adjustment gauge. 2 = Condenser.
3 = Lubricating felt. 4 = Contacts.

right: voltage regulator; left: Cut-out armature; ignition coil; battery fuse; dynarno fuse; the connection Clip.

The coil box always must be kept clean. This applies to all connections and particularly to the earth connectionc and is absolutely essential for the reliable working of the set. The presence of dirt in the coil box will at once lead to a defect.
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Fuses
Two 40 Amp. fuses are installed. The battery fuse is to be fourid below the Cut-out switch; the dyriamo fuse is to be found under the coil box and is screwed in with an insulated cap. Care should be taken to See that the fuses are always securely in Position, as a loose fuse gives a bad contact and resulls in an overheating of the adjoining parts. The spring will become soft and the soidered parts on the fuse become disconnected without it being possible to See from the outside that there is a break in the contact.

Electric Horn
The strength of the Signal horn should be tested from time to time. The tone can Change through the loosening of the horn itseif or of the membrane adjusting screw. It is in the rider's own interest to have a properly tuned horn. The adjustment of the membrane requires experience and shouid therefore be left to a DKW Workshop to carry out.

IE6jHead Lamp
T h e head light coinprises a 25/35 Watt, 6 volts Biiux Lamp and a parking light of 3 Watts and 6 volts. The rear light is also 3 Watts and 6 volts. The correct mounting of the head lamp so a s to give the maximum lighting effect is important. A simple test is 10 place the motorcycle on a level surface with the head lanip 16 feet distant froin a white Wall. The centre of the reflection on the Wall should then be I " below a line taken from the centre of the head lamp. The rear light shows signal red.
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F] Pracfical advice
T h e e n g i n e fails to start-up
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battery fuse blown, battery empty or not fully charged, bad contact in coil box, broken or damaged cable.

tickler, petrol fails flow: petrol tank is empty, petrol not turned on, or if tap is in Position A and there is only a mall supply of petrol in the bottom of the main tank, switch over to R (reserve SUPPlY), d) filter gauze to petrol tap is dirty and is stopping flow of petrol, e) air vent in tank Cover is blocked with dirt. to a) b) c)

4. Signal lamp burns, but sparking plug does not spark (Simple test: disconnect cable from plug and hold it by rubber insulation about 3 mm from the plug, Operating kickstarter at the Same time):

2. Petrol flows after Operating tickler, but engine still refuses to start-up: a) dirty jet, b) twist grip and air control lever not set in accordance with instructions (warm or cold engine), c) ignition not switched O n .

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contact breaker rocker arm does not lift, rocker arm seating over-oiled or burnt out, rocker arm Sticks, bad ignition coil contact, defective ignition coil, condenser burnt, bad cable connection in coil box.

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6. Battery weak:

a) incorrect acid solution (electrolyte), solution (top with distilled water), c) plates damaged, d) loose, o r oxydised Connections, e) short circuit somewhere in connections, mechanical defect in lighting set, dirty commuiator, brushes d o not connect, bad earth Connections froni battery, coils or lighiing set, f) main cables, 1 o r 20, defective, g) defective regulator, h) Cut-out switch defective, i) make-shift o r wrong fuse.
b) plates not covered with

d) too miich oil in petroil mixiure, e) ignition too far advanced, f) accumulation of carbon deposits in engine o r exhaust box, g) dirty air filter, h) mechanical adjustments to exhaust box.
11. Spitting back in the carburetter: a) jet too small, b) incorrect jet needle adjustment,

k The Engine does not run smoothiy l

1. Four-stroking a) jet too large, b) incorrect jet needle adjustment, c) defective float needle or float,

c) dirty petrol filter impeding flow of fuel, dirty carburetter, carburetter improperly mounted (crooked), carburetter loose, ring nut on mixture chamber loose, h) defective packing on engine, i) retarded ignition adjustment, k) old o r loose plugs, incorrect gap adjustment to electrodes, 1) low sparking value of plugs, m) too high sparking value of plugs, n) riding without air filter, 0 ) defective condenser, p) contact breaker rocker arm Sticks,
d) e) f) g)
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h) plug loose o r old, packing ring not replaced, i) defective packing of engine.

If, under normal running conditions, the consumption is higher than it should be, the following points should be checked :
a j Adjustment of carburetter, its correct functioning, iininterrupted feed, cleanliness of air filter. b) Suitabiiity of kind of fuel used, which is of the utmost importance; in this connection the advice given in this maniial should be foilowed. c) Correct adjustment of ignition and perfect condition of all rnechanical partc connected therewith. d i Are the controls (twist-grips, air control lever and clutch) being correctly operated ? if not, the consumption will be increased! e) The cleanliness and packing of the engine.

IF4( T h e engine stops suddenly

a) empty petrol tank, b) petrol tap not switched over to reserve SUPPlY (R), c) jet biocked, d) ignition cabie to coil disconnected o r ioose, e) insulation to sparking plug broken, f ) main fuse blown, g) contact breaker rocker arm broken o r other defect to make-and-break parts, h) broken o r loose mairi cabie of battery, i) burnt condenser.

-A few w o r d s on Fuel Consurnption

A s in the case of ali motor-vehicles, fuel consumption figures are based upon an average Speed of 37'/2 miles per hour on a level road and for an uninterrupted journey. Under other conditions the consumption is naturally increased.
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The charging control light d o e s not switch O f f after starting-up

a) Cut-out switch defective or bad earthing Connections, b) loose contactc, interriipted battery contacts, c) dynarno fiise blown, d ) defective regulator,

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e) defective lighting battery resulting from dirty commutator, o r short circiiit in excited winding.

Precaitions against theft:

I n addition to precaution against theft by rernoving the ignition key, the N Z types are equipped with an additional rneasure of security. A lock is installed on the steering column of the handle bars to take a safety locking device which can be obtained from our Spare Parts Departnient.
Method of Use:
A) To lock the wheel and sccure inachine against theft:

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a) b) c) d) defective regulator, too high regulation, bad earth connection on coil box, short circuit in cables, cable Connections 1 and 20 to lighting battery wrongly connected up.

ET h e head larnp d o e s not burn 1

a) b) c) d) e) faulty cable connection to lamp, fuse blown, loose fittings inside lamp, loose o r defective bulbs, defective battery.

I . Turn handie bars to left.

one sidc. 3. Insert thc locking device atlached to the key iiito lhe lock until the brass part disappears (ihe screw and raised fin on the brass device should be in line) 4. Give kcy i / d turn to right and withdraw. (The brass locking device i : l l remain in the lock.)
2 . Slide the meta1 disc cover protecting the lock to

B) To unloek wheel.
Insert key, give 14 turn to left and withdrav. T h e locking device will become atlached to the key and can be carried on a key riiig as part of the key. T h e lock cover should be kept closed to protect the lock from dust and water.

C ) Olhcr tipa.
;I) Take a notc of the nuinber of your key. b) Keep a spare key in your pocket or purse. c) Do not oil a DKM safety key. d) Wash a dirty lock out with petrol (particularly the screw groove). e i A spare key may be obtaincd by giving the niiiiiber of your key.

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DKW-spare parts
You should always use D K W spare parts for a D K W motor cycle. These can be purchaced at reasonable prices from D K W dealers. If for any reason you are unable to obtain what you require please communicate with our DKW Special Spare Parts Department which will be only too glad to give you advice.
D K W spare parts are reliable and low-priced. W e recomniend

Pillion Seats with rubber or iniitation leather Covers.

Adjustable foot rests can be adapted to any luggage Carrier. A number of different types stocked. lnquiries invited.

DKW- Polish for polishing all enamel parts. I t cleans and preserves the surface and is economical in iise. Original tins supplied in
1/z

litre Order No. 0830

1 litre Order No. 0318

Motor-cycle driving chains of all the bect makec are stocked. We invite your inquiries. Luggage Carriers can be supplied in various designs. W e recommend underlays in felt o r rubber to protect your luggage. Prices on application.
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.Induction of Charge in the craiik case. Moveiiieiit of the piston froin hottoiii d t a d ceiitre to top.

Pre-compression of fresh Charge in ciank case. Movemeni of piston dovonaards to bottom dead centre.

T h e transfer Ports relrdsed by upper edye of piston. lnward rush of fresli charge 10 combustioii chamher

Lompression of mixture in comhustion chambei. Piston rnovement iipward

I m i t i o n shortly beiore top dead centre is reached, combustion and expansion of gases rerulling in power, and desccnt

of piston

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Cycle of action of DKW-two-stroke engine with inverted scavengiiig.

Working of fhe DKW-two-stroke engine wifh inverted scavenging

Ttie piston operates from the bottom upwards, thereby creating a partial vacuum in the crank case; as the inlet port Opens and communicates with the supply of Petrol-gas and air, a Charge rushes in to f i l l the vacuum. When the piston descends the mixture is placed under comPression in the crank case at a pressure of about 5,7 Ibin; The pre-compressed fuel mixture then enters the combustion chamber through two lateral transfer ports, being deflected backwards to the rear cylinder Wall by the oblique arrangement of the porls. The two currents of combustion mixture meet a the rear of the combustion chamber and rise upwards forcing the spent gas before thern and arrive scavenging i n the upper Part of the combustion charnber. The piston then rises and again compresses the fresh Charge in the cylinder head. Shortly before the piston reaches the top of its stroke (top dead centre) ignition takes place from the sparking of the plug and combustion is started. By ihe time the piston has passed top dead centre, the Charge ic completely burnt and the piston is forced on its downward stroke. The exhaust ports first become uncovered by the
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piston and the burnt gases pass out through the exhaust pipes. The transfer ports again Open and the cycle of action already described is repeated. It will be Seen that the working of a two-stroke engine is i n principle the Same as that of a four-stroke engine except that the four phases of Operation (induction of fresh gas, comPression, combustion and expiilsion of burnt gases) are reduced to two phases by Operations tacking place simultaneously both above and below the Piston. The two phases, o r strokes, may be therefore surnmarised as follows:
1 s t Stroke:

Below the Piston: Induction of Charge in the crank case. Above the piston : Compression and ignition of the fuel mixture.

2 n d Stroke:
Below the piston: Pre-compression of the fresh Charge in the crank case. Above the piston: Combustion of the fuel rnixture (power stroke), expulsion of burnt gases and transfer of fresh fuel mixture.
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